TV Series From Our Childhood

[ElectricBlue1989]

Inspired by this thread, looking for righteous pics of childhood movies got me thinking, 'What about all those shows we used to watch?' There have been many that have been relegated to limbo on the collective memory banks, as their neither too old or too new, among other excuses. \

And so, here it is. Mention those TV shows from our childhood, but not just series:

-Made-for-TV movies
-TV Specials
-Game shows
-TV blocks (think Toonami)
-Reruns (not everything we watched was new)
-etc

Go beyond the usual favorites like Pokémon, DBZ, Sailor Moon, etc. Go beyond Disney Channel, Nickelodeon, and Cartoon Network. There are a bunch of channels, like FOX, WB, TNT, PBS, ABC, ABC Family and the like that once upon a time had dedicated timeslots for kids (if they still do, well, cool story bro). Even local channels are welcome. The rarer the better.

I'll start with this, Small World, circa 1998:

That's the best pic I could find. I chose it because it seems rare enough. I was already way out of the show's designated demographic. I watched that because there was NEVER anything good on Sunday morning (jeez, would it kill the TV stations to at least put re-runs of the new Saturday morning episodes? Not every kid gets a chance to watch all the goodies on Saturday morning!).

 

[Namba]

[video=youtube;4Md0bGSrzlw]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Md0bGSrzlw[/video]

Daria was the best.

 

[ElectricBlue1989]

Allow me to get religious for a moment. I'd be a fool if I didn't mention these series:


I did not know these 2 were anime until recently, both from early-1980's Tatsunoko to boot!:

Superlibro (Superbook)

The main characters travel across the most memorable stories of the Bible, aka Superbook. Even though the art style in the stories change with each chapter, every story is well-told. Bonus points for the Nativity story, as it's often mistakenly told that the 3 Wise Men came on the same night Jesus was born, when in truth, they came 2 years later, and not in a manger, but in a home Mary and Joseph acquired after the census rush.


Superlibro 2da temporada (Superbook II)

[video=youtube;1RVubqWZub0]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RVubqWZub0[/video]

This one had the coolest intro of the entire series, the early-90s Spanish one anyways. I got teary-eyed listening to it, even if the quality was less than stellar, but at least I found it. I had to use it anyways because there are no good pics of this season.
Superbook has a new partner to tell its stories: the personal computer! Even as a kid I could tell this season was far more dramatic, not to mention that it had the same art-style through out. The stories are also of the lesser-known variety, particularly about Israel's burgeoning years, both good and bad, so if you're curious to learn more about some of the less-told Bible stories, here's your change. This season is also more serial, as we see how the (new) characters cope with getting back to the present with the dog before the adults find out!

La Casa Voladora (Flying House)

This one set solely in the New Testament, and uses a time machine instead of unexplainable a means (read: the Superbook does not use magic) with characters getting even more involved with the Biblical occurrences (this may not be to everyone's liking. When ya think about it, it's really cool that the Christian network top dogs gave the go-ahead to these programs).
The series is also well-told (bonus points for the use of Mary Magdalene, as historians agree that she had more than one role throughout her history). It was also the most scary of the series, particularly when Jesus was tempted by Satan. It also had a cool Spanish intro. As you may have figured, I watched all of these in Spanish, so I missed out on hearing the same voices that did Speed Racer. No matter, it was still a good series.

All series are still on air.

 

[Kit H. Ruppell]

^What in the fuck?^
Some favorites that i can remember were the 'SatAM' Sonic the Hedgehog, Pinky and The Brain, and Rocko's Modern Life.

 

[SnowyPenguin]

I grew up watching predominantly classic scifi shows like classic Star Trek and the original Lost in Space. As for actual kid's shows, Wishbone was hands-down my favorite.

 

[Batty Krueger]

TaleSpin and DuckTales were my fave.
Oh and Bobbys World.

 

[ElectricBlue1989]

^What in the fuck?^

Got any questions on it? I'll be happy to answer.

I grew up watching predominantly classic scifi shows like classic Star Trek and the original Lost in Space. As for actual kid's shows, Wishbone was hands-down my favorite.

WISHBONE!!!

I forgot about it, Didn't see too many episodes. Wendy's fast-food franchise even had toys at one time.

♪What's the story Wishbone...♪

[video=youtube;EurkCWYw_6A]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EurkCWYw_6A[/video]

Ooh, you reminded me of this:

100 Deeds For Eddie McBowd:

And how I feel about it:

I too watched Lost in Space! ^^

 

[Zenia]

I would always await Fridays. TGIF lineup. Some shows... Family Matters, Full House, Sabrina, Teen Angel, You Wish, Perfect Strangers, Step by Step, Boy Meets World, etc.

 

[Batty Krueger]

Speaking of TGIF...
Holy shit! How could I forget Dinosaurs!

 

[Flippy]

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...I still wonder what happened.

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Gilbert Gottfried as Seymor Smoke haunted my dreams growing up.

 

[WhiteSuburban]

Lets search the inner archives of my brain...

Brain OS V0.2 Booted. Last start was 2004
B:/>cd entertainment
In folder "entertainment"
B:/entertainment>cd television
In folder "television"
B:/entertainment/television>find robot
Finding...
2 files found
----
I, Robot
Whatever Happened to... Robot Jones?
----
B:/entertainment/television>find -last 2 start
LOADING...

Whatever Happened to... Robot Jones?

A discontinued show about a teenage robot who attends a suburban school and endeavors middle school
No more information is present

B:/entertainment/television>

 

[Elric]

I remember Ren and Stimpy, and a game show called finders keepers and Double Dare 2000

 

[WhiteSuburban]

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Gilbert Gottfried as Seymor Smoke haunted my dreams growing up.

 

[ElectricBlue1989]

During the 80s, there was a "babyfication" trend of classic franchises. It's been known that hardcore fans despise this, but as a kid, I thought it was GENIUS!!


A Pup Named Scooby-Doo

Despite that it was WAY cartoony, (just look at the bad guys, how they fit and/or worked their costumes is rarely mentioned), I enjoyed this series, even though I found it odd that there are keytars and PCs in what's supposed to be the late 50s/early 60s. Remember, the original Scooby-Doo, Where Are You? came out in 1969, so by logic, it's supposed to be that time setting, with clues like Freddy's flat-top haircut and Chuck Taylors, huge American cars, and overall 50s Americana vibe, including Rock 'n' Roll-style theme song and BGM.

[video=youtube;KXLEwVPib28]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXLEwVPib28&feature=player_embedded[/video]

The Flintstone Kids

Another great series, which also introduced me to 'Captain Caveman', who used to have his own series.

The Tom and Jerry Kids Show

As a kid, I liked it, especially the theme song, and that it had Droopy, too. Yet, I've found reviews that it's better suited for a young audience. Luckily, I was spot-on in that demographic at the time.


Muppet Babies

Who didn't love these little guys as they had adventures based on movie franchises that I've only heard but never watched at the time (Star Wars, Back To The Future, etc.)?! It had a Rock 'n' Roll-style theme song (perfect for the time, as people were going nostalgic for 1950s stuff in the '80s), memorable characters and surprisingly good stories. I can definitely relate to playing based on stuff I've watched on TV.

 

[lop909090]

[video=youtube;7zkX6kfnWbk]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zkX6kfnWbk[/video]
For me Arthur was the show that was my childhood

 

[Dreaming]

I remember being so pissed when this got canceled
[video=youtube;4_Vn98yx5gE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_Vn98yx5gE[/video]

WISHBONE!!!

I forgot about it, Didn't see too many episodes. Wendy's fast-food franchise even had toys at one time.

Oh my God nostalgia attack

 

[Kit H. Ruppell]

Here's one from DEEP within the memory archives
[video=youtube;k6Mh7hhaqhk]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6Mh7hhaqhk[/video]
I could have been a furry at any time in my life if only I'd known it was a thing.


EDIT: If you mute the fire safety video up there, and play 'Disco Inferno' over it, they sync up almost perfectly.

 

[Butters Shikkon]

Reboot was a favorite of mine. I love how it started off without much of a story arc but by season 3 was epic as all hell. Also, this is the best way to end a series: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFKHBygDZMY

 

[Twylyght]

Well, a lot of the stuff I used to watch growing up has been listed here ^ ^ Let's see if I can remember a few more.

Small Wonder, Silver Spoons, Punky Brewster, Benny Hill, Monty Python's Flying Circus, Knight Rider, Manimal (this was my favorite), The 6 Million Dollar Man, The Bionic Woman, Wonder Woman, Battle Star Galactica (the old one, not the new one lol), Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, Tales from The Crypt, Tales from the Darkside and Monsters.

As for cartoons - Gummy Bears, My Little Pony (the originals lol), GI Joe, Transformers, The Littles, Galaxy Rangers, G Force,
Wildfire-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jn6BqCDoME good show, only 13 episodes tho =/
Dungeons and Dragons - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JjhQ1Oi_3k
Galaxy Express 999 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gq-b_iNrQaQ
Jem - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20BZID081Vk

There were others, but I can't remember anymore right now lol

 

[kamunt]

Ed, Edd 'n' Eddy was without question THE TV show of my childhood. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPsxBj_I5gM I was so very happy when I found out about the movie. It was the perfect send-off for the show. The link is a crappy version of the theme song though, sadly.
Other favorites of mine were Waynehead: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0wkHixS6iA Fun story: I learned that black people existed from this cartoon. Yeah, my town is that white.
Static Shock: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7C84g8ia1M Third theme is my favorite.
Xiaolin Showdown: http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=InvzcrPf1C0
Speed Muthafuckin' Racer!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtIu61s2PDo I like how a racer dies right in the intro and no one cares.
There were more, of course, but I'm tired!

 

[Hakar Kerarmor]

[video=youtube;xyyqwQLuNFw]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyyqwQLuNFw[/video]
Catweazle is the best wizard ever.

Alfred Jodocus Kwak is the best duck ever. (no translations for you)

Er Was Eens de Ruimte is the best sci-fi cartoon ever.

 

[ElectricBlue1989]

Well, a lot of the stuff I used to watch growing up has been listed here ^ ^ Let's see if I can remember a few more.

Small Wonder, Silver Spoons, Punky Brewster, Benny Hill, Monty Python's Flying Circus, Knight Rider, Manimal (this was my favorite), The 6 Million Dollar Man, The Bionic Woman, Wonder Woman, Battle Star Galactica (the old one, not the new one lol), Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, Tales from The Crypt, Tales from the Darkside and Monsters.

As for cartoons - Gummy Bears, My Little Pony (the originals lol), GI Joe, Transformers, The Littles, Galaxy Rangers, G Force,
Wildfire-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jn6BqCDoME good show, only 13 episodes tho =/
Dungeons and Dragons - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JjhQ1Oi_3k
Galaxy Express 999 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gq-b_iNrQaQ
Jem - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20BZID081Vk

There were others, but I can't remember anymore right now lol

Ed, Edd 'n' Eddy was without question THE TV show of my childhood. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPsxBj_I5gM I was so very happy when I found out about the movie. It was the perfect send-off for the show. The link is a crappy version of the theme song though, sadly.
Other favorites of mine were Waynehead: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0wkHixS6iA Fun story: I learned that black people existed from this cartoon. Yeah, my town is that white.
Static Shock: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7C84g8ia1M Third theme is my favorite.
Xiaolin Showdown: http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=InvzcrPf1C0
Speed Muthafuckin' Racer!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtIu61s2PDo I like how a racer dies right in the intro and no one cares.
There were more, of course, but I'm tired!

I'll go Nickelodeon-nostalgia-bomb later. First (skipping the usual Disney Afternoon cartoons. I know I said to go beyond Disney, but some of these may have been less known for some of ya):

Bear In The Big Blue House:

Jim Henson's. No wonder the puppet work was superb! It ran for 10 seasons! I don't think I watched all 111 episodes!

Rolie Polie Olie:

I saw them all, including specials and movies. It was addictive.

The New Adventures Of Madeline:

I didn't think of it as girly at all. I wanted Pepito's "Bad Hat".

Out Of The Box:

Despite the fact that I was getting older, the idea of building a massive clubhouse out of cardboard that withstood the weather was still appealing.

Bug Juice:

Because there was nothing to watch on Sunday afternoons.

The Jersey:

Curse you Jersey Shore, for making it difficult to find pic of The Jersey.

The Famous Jett Jackson:

Smart Guy:

Tahj Mowry was da bomb. Mackie (the white guy, not shown) was one of my favorites.

Growing Pains:

I loved the theme song. I think I saw all episodes. Including the movie. I used to think that having the name "Boner" (RIP, dude) was cool (didn't know it was English slang for... you know).

Stupid 10-pic limit...
Honorable mentions go to Flash Forward and The Torkelsons. I never watched more than 2 episodes of both of 'em, but should be mentioned. I came to watch shows like Disney's Doug, Pepper Ann, The Weekenders, and Recess (these are all from ABC Disney, right?)later, during my early teens.

I gotta start working on not-the-baby-channel Discovery Kids. Now that's gonna be a challenge!

 

[Butters Shikkon]

Kay, here's a wierd one: I used to watch the Golden Girls in my youth. Re-runs count!!! Absolutley hilarious to this day. Especially the way each actor played off of each other. And if this doesn't get you i don't know what will (given recent events: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_pNSxPy7Vo ) I must say that show's comedy influenced mine quite a bit.

 

[Aleu]

Ooh, you reminded me of this:

And how I feel about it:

Holy TITS. I thought I was the only one who watched that show!

I wonder if you remember Cousin Skeeter, The Journey of Allen Strange, and my all-time favorite tv series based off the books- Animorphs.

Non-Nickelodeon tv shows I enjoyed. Loonatics Unleashed. Xiaolin Showdown. Jackie Chan Adventures. Recess. Magic School Bus. Bill Nye the Science Guy

 

[Skrappy]

I grew up with the classic Looney Tunes cartoons (thank you, parents), The Powerpuff Girls, Courage the Cowardly Dog, Foster's Home, the earlier seasons of SpongeBob, and Ed, Edd n Eddy. I also watched this kickass show called Fillmore!, but I don't know if anyone else remembers it.